Relationship of endogenous plasma concentrations of β-hydroxy β-methyl butyrate (HMB) with frailty in community dwelling older adults with type-2 diabetes mellitus

• Main Authors: Alejandro Álvarez-Bustos (Author), Jose A. Carnicero (Author), Ricardo Rueda (Author), Suzette L. Pereira (Author), Angela Santos-Fandila (Author), Jose M. López-Pedrosa (Author), Begoña Molina-Baena (Author), Francisco José García-García (Author), Leocadio Rodríguez-Mañas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Background: Supplementation with β-hydroxy β-methyl butyrate (HMB) appears to be effective in preserving muscle in older adults. However, the association between endogenously produced HMB with frailty has not been studied in people with chronic disease. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to ex...